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CAREER ACTIVATION PROGRAMME

What Is It

Established in July 2015 by NTUC’s PME Unit, the Career Activation Programme is a community-based, peer-to-peer support programme that aims to deepen the assistance rendered to unemployed mature Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) beyond the age of 40. Organised on a monthly basis, the Career Activation Programme runs in synergy with NTUC U PME Centre’s career coaching services and support.

Who Is Eligible

Unemployed Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) beyond the age of 40.

LawWorks LEGAL CLINICS AND LEGAL PRIMERS

What Is It

Established in January 2013, LawWorks is a partnership between NTUC and the Law Society of Singapore. It aims to educate employees on their legal rights and promote interests of employees generally. Under LawWorks, NTUC’s U PME Centre conducts monthly legal clinics and periodic legal primers.

Who Is Eligible

Legal Clinics – Union members only (at no cost)

Legal Primers – Union members (at no cost); Members of the public (chargeable)

PME WEEK

What Is It

Launched in 2014, the Professionals, Managers and Executives (PME) week is an annual week-long festivity which aims to advance PMEs’ interests in the various stages of their lives, through its 4P service offerings of Protection, Placement, Progression and Privileges. As part of PME week, NTUC’s PME Unit organises various events*, including:

Industry specific forums

Lunch talks

Evening talks

Roadshows

* Some events are chargeable.

Who Is Eligible

Union members and members of the public are welcome to register for PME Week.

CAREER COACHING

What Is It

At NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), career coaches offer career services to individuals to help them understand industries and training pathways, link them with employers, advise them on career choices and progressions, and encourage them to begin their career planning early.

As part of the career guidance services provided, e2i’s coaches will assess individuals according to their qualifications, skill sets and areas of interest. The coaches would then advise them on the additional courses they can take to upgrade themselves and bridge the gap between their educational level and the job requirements to improve their employment chances. They will also assist them with resume writing and interview skills.

e2i also organises industry-specific job fairs to link individuals with available jobs and preparatory workshops and seminars to update them on industry skills and career progression pathways in the different industries.

Who Is Eligible

Individuals or workers who are interested to receive career coaching.

How To Apply?

Walk in to NTUC e2i’s Career Services Centre at Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability (link to map on Contact Us page), Level 2 or make an appointment for a one-to-one discussion with our career coaches at https://e2i.com.sg/app/

The $100 million programme is administered by NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) in partnership with Government agencies, participating companies and the Labour Movement’s network of unions.

Who Is Eligible

All businesses/societies/associations registered in Singapore under the Business Registration Act and carrying out businesses/activities in Singapore.

MIGRANT WORKERS' CENTRE HELP KIOSKS

What Is It

The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) Help Kiosks are an extension of MWC’s operational efforts to provide migrant workers with a safe and conducive environment for consultation on employment matters and workplace issues.

The introduction of the MWC Help Kiosks makes our services more accessible to migrant workers residing in more remote areas. This saves travel time for the worker as he no longer needs to travel to MWC. The service complements MWC’s 24-hour helpline to ensure that no worker is left on his own to face workplace problems.

Who Is Eligible

Migrant workers currently in Singapore, who require advice and assistance on:

Interested parties who would like to volunteer for the MWC Help Kiosks may sign up here.

MIGRANT WORKERS' CENTRE STUDENT OUTREACH / SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

What Is It

The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) Student Outreach/Service Learning Project aims to grant students a broader perspective of the diverse groups of people we live with and encounter daily in Singapore’s society, including migrant workers. It also aims to inculcate among Singaporeans a greater understanding of the experiences of migrant workers working and living here.

Who Is Eligible

Through an immersive and interactive attachment programme with MWC lasting 2 – to 3 days, students will get different opportunities to learn about and interact with migrant workers. They will engage in real-life case studies previously handled by MWC and experience the management of and assistance for migrant workers in such cases.

• To gain a better understanding of the unique experiences of migrant workers

• To gain more knowledge on the laws, policies and regulations that governs the movement and experiences of migrant workers in Singapore

• Develop a more compassionate attitude towards migrant workers

• To integrate Singaporeans and migrant workers in a more understanding society

Outline of Service Learning Programme*:

• Sharing session by MWC

• Sharing session by MWC specialists to give students a glimpse into the work done to help migrant workers

• Dormitory visit and interaction with migrant workers

• Discussion and presentation on case studies

* Schools have the flexibility to propose their own projects or initiatives that can run concurrently with the programme stated above. Interested groups of students can propose independent projects which MWC will then advise and assist with.

NTUC GIFT

What Is It

NTUC Gift is a group insurance policy exclusively for members of NTUC affiliated unions and association. All union members who are 65 years and below are automatically covered against death and total & permanent disability (TPD) of up to $40,000. Union leaders are eligible for double the sum assured. Union members’ spouses below 65 years old are also covered against death and TPD. Eligible members aged 65 years and above can opt for extension of coverage with payment of a token fee*.

* The token fee has been waived until 2022

Who Is Eligible

Members who are 16 to 65 years of age (including spouses below the age of 65, i.e. before their 65th birthday) and who have at least 6 months of continuous paid-up union/association membership.

NTUC U CARE BACK TO SCHOOL VOUCHERS

What Is It

The NTUC U Care Back To School (BTS) Vouchers is one of NTUC-U Care Fund’s core assistance programmes which aims to help eligible union members defray the cost of their children’s school expenses for the new school year.

Each successful applicant will receive a booklet of U Care Back To School Vouchers worth $125 for each eligible school-going child. Limit of one booklet per eligible child.*

*Subject to final donations collected

Who Is Eligible

Members must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Members must have at least 6 months of continuous paid-up union/association membership and must not be in arrears

Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $3,400 and below;

OR

Per Capita Income of $850 and below if gross household income exceeds $3,400

Member’s child/children must be attending school at an eligible educational institution in Singapore as follows:

o Kindergarten 1 or 2

o Government / Government-aided / Independent Schools (Primary or Secondary) under the Ministry of Education (MOE)

NTUC U STRETCH VOUCHERS

What Is It

The NTUC U Stretch Vouchers Programme is one of NTUC-U Care Fund’s core assistance programmes which aims to provide relief to eligible union members by helping to stretch their dollar on daily necessities.

Each successful applicant will receive:

$100 worth of vouchers if members have dependent(s) staying in the same household in Singapore*

OR

$50 worth of vouchers if member does not have dependent(s) staying in the same household in Singapore*

*Subject to final donations collected

Who Is Eligible

Members must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Members must have at least 6 months of continuous paid-up union/association membership and must not be in arrears

For Members with dependents staying in the same household in Singapore:

Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $3,400 and below;

OR

Per Capita Income of $850 and below if gross household income exceeds $3,400

For Members with no dependents staying in the same household in Singapore

Monthly gross personal income of $1,500 and below

PLACE-AND-TRAIN

What Is It

Since 2008, NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) has worked with various industry partners to develop Place-and-Train programmes to help address manpower shortages in many industries and to tackle the skills-gaps among jobseekers interested in taking on the available jobs. Facilitated by e2i's employability coaches, the programme will also help jobseekers transit into new career paths through targeted job placements and training.

Who Is Eligible

Companies that are interested in participating in Place-and-Train programmes to recruit workers and individuals who are keen to transit into a new job.

PROGRESSIVE WAGE INCENTIVE

What Is It

Previously known as the Best Sourcing Initiative, the Progressive Wage Incentive which was introduced in January 2014, will provide funding to support $50 million worth of contract value for Service Buyers who choose to best source cleaning, landscape and security contracts to Service Providers who have adopted the Progressive Wage Model.

Under the Progressive Wage Incentive, Service Buyers may receive up to 10% funding of their contract value, capped at $150,000 per project.

The Progressive Wage Incentive targets to impact approximately 1,500 low-wage workers in the cleaning, landscape and security sectors over the next year and a half.

Who Is Eligible

Service Buyers who practice best sourcing by awarding service contracts based on performance and quality, instead of solely based on price.

How To Apply?

For more information on the Progressive Wage Incentive, please email us at IGP@e2i.com.sg

PROGRESSIVE WAGE MODEL

What Is It

Unveiled in June 2012, the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) was spearheaded by the Labour Movement to enable workers to achieve sustainable wage increases through better skills and higher productivity. The PWM is based on the key objectives of helping Singaporean workers climb the four ladders of skills upgrading, productivity improvement, career advancement and wage progression. In addition, it aims to help companies make better use of and retain manpower, as well as enhance the Singaporean Core.

NTUC’s union clusters work with their respective tripartite partners to map out a PWM for their related industries. Thus far, the PWM has been implemented in seven NTUC union clusters:

2) Building and Facility Management (Cleaning, Security and Landscape sectors)

3) Transport and Logistics

4) Healthcare

5) Education

6) Marine Engineering

7) OPEC

Who Is It For

PWM is for all levels of workers, from low-wage workers, rank-and-file workers to Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).

To further help low-wage workers improve their lot, the PWM has also been included as a licensing requirement in the cleaning and security industries, as well as a mandatory condition for landscape companies who want to be registered under the industry’s government register.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC 20/20

What Is It

Started in 2007, Team Young NTUC 20/20 photography club aims to equip its members with professional photography skills. With a strong belief in contributing to society through photography, it also serves to give like-minded individuals the platform and space to learn and share through courses, events, outings, road trips and photo exhibitions.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who are interested in photography.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC EARTH RUNNERS

What Is It

Founded in 2014, Young NTUC Earth Runners are a group of passionate runners who aims to foster a supportive attitude among the public towards a greener, cleaner tomorrow through running. The Earth Runners also organise regular clinics, runs and training sessions for both recreational and serious runners. Various green initiatives are also adopted at its various running sessions to help save the environment.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who are passionate about leading a healthier lifestyle through running as well as keeping the environment clean and green for everyone else.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC PM.HAZE

What Is It

Formed in 2014 by a group of passionate youths, Young NTUC’s PM. Haze (People’s Movement to Stop Haze) aims to empower people in Singapore with the knowledge, values and means to be drivers of global action to stop the haze and keep the air clean for present and future generations.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who would like to play a part in ending transboundary haze in Southeast Asia.

Young NTUC PM.Haze welcomes partnerships with organisations and businesses which share their vision and values.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC SAVE THAT PEN

What Is It

Formed in 2013, Young NTUC Save That Pen was started to create an avenue to recycle and donate pens for students in need. With a vision of “zero waste living”, Save That Pen aims to encourage the reuse of pens by use of pen refills; thereby translating the message of sustainability into the daily lives of both donors and recipients.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who are passionate about the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC p.L.a.Y!

Formed in 2007, Young NTUC p.L.a.Y! (Performing with Love by Active Youth) is the Labour Movement’s very own performance arts group.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who are passionate and interested to join Young NTUC p.L.a.Y! on a journey of creative discovery.

THE GEYLANG FOOD PROJECT

What Is It

The Geylang Food Project is a collaboration between the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) and HealthServe, which aims to provide meals for needy migrant workers. These migrant workers continue to remain in Singapore as they await work injury claims, settle employment disputes or have been abandoned by their employers. For various reasons, the employers, or former employers of these workers no longer provide care for them.

Who Is Eligible

Low-wage migrant workers who are currently awaiting conclusion during claims processes, or who are unable to provide for themselves for any reason.

Interested donors who wish to donate or aid in funding to The Geylang Food Project can email feedback@mwc.org.sg or visit MWC for more information.

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT

What Is It

The Labour Movement recognises the importance of workers’ safety and health, and works closely with tripartite partners to create a safe working environment for all workers.

Recognising that the new Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) regime would require a different set of competencies to enable all stakeholders, including individual workers, to raise WSH standards, the NTUC WSH Committee launched a capability development programme to enable key union leaders to serve as Safety Delegates for their unions. The training focuses on equipping union leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate the importance of safety on the ground, whistle-blow on WSH issues, and effectively work with management and safety committees to manage risks and foster a safety culture.

To further foster the WSH culture, the Safety Delegates have been on regular learning journeys to understand best practices in a various sectors. The NTUC WSH Secretariat also works with unions to identify relevant WSH trainings for the members. Training can be customised according to the industry.

TEAM YOUNG NTUC 350 SINGAPORE

Founded by Young NTUC in 2010, 350 Singapore is the Singapore chapter to the global 350 movement. 350 Singapore aims to raise awareness on the need to lower the carbon level for a greener future.

Who Is Eligible

Young working people age 35 and below who would like to do their bit for the environment.

PROJECT LIQUID GOLD

What Is It

Established in May 2013 by NTUC U Family, Project Liquid Gold is an initiative targeted at raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and advocating for more support for new mothers who are returning to work after maternity leave. There are various initiatives under Project Liquid Gold:

Workplace Breastfeeding Mentor Programme – Jointly developed by NTUC U Family and The Association for Breastfeeding Advocacy (Singapore) (ABAS), the Workplace Breastfeeding Mentor Programme provides information and support to new mothers on breastfeeding. Working mothers who are passionate in the area of breastfeeding and would like to encourage other new mothers in their breastfeeding journey can join this 1-day programme to be trained by accredited trainers from ABAS.

Employer’s Guide to Breastfeeding at the Workplace - Produced jointly by NTUC U Family, Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), the Employer’s Guide to Breastfeeding at the Workplace provides employers with information on what they can do to support employees to continue breastfeeding after returning to work.

Working Mum’s Milk Kit – A kit which consists of door hanger and desk sign for breastfeeding mother’s to use at work.

Who Is Eligible

Depending on the programme, it may include breastfeeding working mothers, their companies and/or colleagues.

SHARED PARENTING PROGRAMME

What Is It

In July 2015, NTUC U Family launched its Shared Parenting Programme, which aims to encourage fathers to do more in sharing caregiving duties with their wives.

As part of the programme, “The New Dad’s Survival Kit” was distributed to fathers of newborns at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and the National University Hospital. Apart from useful information on the different types of parenting leave, the survival kit also contained fun items such as coffee sachets, energy bars, eye masks, pain relief patches and a lyric sheet of popular nursery rhymes, to motivate new fathers when caring for their newborns.

Join U Circle of Dads, to be a part of a dedicated community just for dads!

The U Circle of Dads is a dedicated space for dads to network, share fatherhood experiences and tap on group knowledge.

Dads can also generate new ideas and start conversations that promote family-first culture, family resilience, work-life harmony, active fathering, shared parenting and more.

U WOMEN'S NETWORK

What Is It

The NTUC Women's Development Secretariat (WDS) Committee was first established in 1973 to develop and implement programmes and initiatives for connecting women to build strength and realise their potential.

Today, it is an online community for all women who desire progression at work, leadership development and involvement in community activities.

By coming together, they are able to look out for each other and achieve more in meeting women's needs and aspirations. They will enrich their lives by putting their skills, experience and time to work on meaningful causes that benefit women, families and communities.

(d) Less UTAP Funding (50% of Course Fee payable after Government Subsidy):

-$100

(e) You Pay:

$100

*course fees are only for illustration purposes and may be subjected to changes

NTUC has also partnered institutes of higher learning to offer UTAP-eligible online/blended training courses. NTUC members can sign up for Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) courses from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and online/blended courses from Singapore University of Social Sciences. For the list of UTAP supported NTU-TEL courses, click here. For the list of UTAP supported SUSS online/blended courses, click here.

In collaboration with NTUC LearningHub, the UTAP Development Series was also introduced to offer a series of short courses to enhance foundational skills of our working people. These are the courses offered under the UTAP Development Series: